Join the South Dakota Grassland Coalition for an on-ranch workshop exploring how bale grazing can improve efficiency, reduce feeding costs, and build healthier soils. Why bale grazing works—and when it makes sense Choosing the right locations for bale grazing Planning and setting up a successful bale grazing system Expected impacts on soil health, forage production, […]
Join us to learn identification, the latest science, management strategies, and more. Ventenata and medusahead are highly invasive annual grasses that threaten rangelands by reducing forage, degrading wildlife habitat, and increasing wildfire risk. For the past 10 years, landowners, agencies, and researchers have worked to combat these species across Wyoming. Together, partners have surveyed and […]
Come join us for a field tour near you to discuss woody encroachment treatment options. Experts and producer testimonies will highlight practical woody plant control methods including prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical control of eastern red cedar and other problematic species invading South Dakota grasslands. For more information about each field day, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events July-Aug-Sept […]
SDSU Extension High Tunnel and No-Till Vegetable Field Day Featuring Flat Rock Farms Hosted by SDSU Extension, South Dakota Soil Health Coalition, South Dakota Specialty Producers Association, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and SD SARE Date and Time: Monday, August 17 | 5:30-8:30 PM CDT Address: 11774 386th Ave, Westport, SD 57481 Do you want to […]
Join the South Dakota Grassland Coalition for an on-ranch workshop exploring how bale grazing can improve efficiency, reduce feeding costs, and build healthier soils. Building a Contract Grazing Business: Explore opportunities, considerations, and lessons learned when grazing livestock for others. Determining Carrying Capacity: Learn how to better match livestock numbers with available forage and make […]
Come join us for a field tour near you to discuss woody encroachment treatment options. Experts and producer testimonies will highlight practical woody plant control methods including prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical control of eastern red cedar and other problematic species invading South Dakota grasslands. For more information about each field day, visit extension.sdstate.edu/events July-Aug-Sept […]
What: Field demonstration, tour, and discussion about woody encroachment management of pastures and grasslands. Who: SDSU Extension, Pheasants Forever, and Southeast Dakota Prescribed Burn Association When: Thursday, August 27th at 5:30-7:30PM Where: Todd Knutson farm located just north of the intersection of Hwy 81 and the James River (about 10 miles north of Yankton). Topics: […]
Hosted at the Crossroads Hotel and Huron Event Center with a visit to a nearby operation. Classroom discussions and field exercises conducted by experienced producers and technical experts. Registration free for SD Soil Health Coalition members and $35 for non-members (Includes coalition membership) Questions: Email sdsoilhealth@gmail.com or call 605-280-4190 Register at: https://bit.ly/2026-SmallScaleAg Learn about- Soil […]
Attend the West River Research Farm field day on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. MT at the SDSU West River Research Farm near Sturgis, South Dakota (13370 Alkali Road, Sturgis, SD 57785). Virtual fencing technology, stocking rate research and more will be covered at this field day. For more information, visit […]